Psalms 33:7 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. ”

Psalms 33:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap - The Hebrew word here rendered “gathereth” is a participle; “gathering.” The design is to represent this as a continuous act; an act not me...
Psalms 33:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

He (f) gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. (f) By the creation of the heavens and beautiful ornament with the gathering also of the waters, he...
Psalms 33:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

XXXIII. A Song of Praise. This Ps. has no title in MT. It may have been added at a later time to an older collection, probably Psalms 33:3-22 . The LXX prefix, By David, when he changed his face b...
Psalms 33:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

as an heap. Aramaean, Septuagint, and Syriac read "as. skin-bottle", taking the pointing as in Psalms 119:83 . The Massoretic pointing refers it to Exodus 15:8 . depth . depths, or abysses.
Psalms 33:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

7. He gathered together the waters of the sea as into a heap. (676) Here the Psalmist does not speak of all that might have been said of every part of the world, but under one department he...
Psalms 33:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. He gathereth the waters of the sea together - He separated the water from the earth and, while the latte...
Psalms 33:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

He gathereth the waters, &c.— Though this may allude to the passage of the Israelites through the Red Sea, when the waters were as a wall unto them on the right hand and on the left; yet Mr. Lo...
Psalms 33:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. He gathereth ... as an heap - a daily-recurring wonder. God gathereth the fluid mass as one woul...
Psalms 33:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

This is an anonymous Ps. of national deliverance, called forth by some historical occasion which it is now impossible to fix with any certainty. From its central conception of God as the ruler of all...
Psalms 33:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

As an heap. — The image explains itself (so we speak of waves “mountains high “) without reference to the passage either of the Red Sea or the Jordan. Still less is there a comparison to heaps of...
Psalms 33:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 33:1-22 This is the last of the four psalms in Book 1 which have no title, the others being Psalms 1:1-6 ; Psalms 2:1-12 , which are introductory, and 10 which is closely connected with 9...
Psalms 33:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“The Word of Jehovah” Psalms 33:1-12 This psalm is eminently calculated to incite praise. Let us note the subjects which are touched upon, in the hope that presently one may strike a spark at w...
Psalms 33:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This is a triumphant song of praise, opening with a call to vocal and instrumental music. "Rejoice," "praise," "give thanks," "sing praises," "sing," "play"-thus all modes of expression are appealed...
Psalms 33:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

From the kingdom of God in the works of nature, the Psalmist here turns to the contemplation of his government in the kingdom of his providence. What a sweet thought is suggested here to God's redeem...
Psalms 33:7 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 32 Proper Psalm for Ash Wednesday ( Morning ). Psalms 32-34 = Day 6 ( Evening ).
Psalms 33:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap ,.... Which was done on the third day of the creation, by means of which the dry land appeared, Genesis 1:9 ; when the waters of the sea were...
Psalms 33:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses. Ver. 7. He gathereth the waters of the sea together ] Confining them to their concave, to the pit he...
Psalms 33:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He gathereth the waters Or, gathered , for he seems to speak of the first creation when this was done, Genesis 1 . Or, he alludes to the passage of the Israelites through the Red sea, when the wa...
Psalms 33:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

An Exhortation to Praise God. 1 Rejoice in the L ORD , O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. 2 Prai...
Psalms 33:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He gathereth; or, gathered ; for he speaks of the first creation, when this was done, Ge 1 . As an heap; by which expression he brings to our minds this great work of God, that the sea, which i...
Psalms 33:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

2). Grounds For Praising YHWH (4-12). a). Because of His moral activity (4-5). Psalms 33:4-5 ‘For the word of YHWH is right, And all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness...
Psalms 33:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION “This psalm is a fit companion, but by no means the second half, of the preceding one, being distinct from it both in matter and form. It indicates a more tranquil frame of mind, such a...
Psalms 33:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 33:1 . Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. False gods were worshipped with dolorous sounds, accompanied by cutting with knives and with lancets; but...
Psalms 33:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:2 . The psaltery, a little harp of sweet sound, and very generally used in unison with the voice. Psalms 33:6 . By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, as in Genesis 1 . By t...
Psalms 33:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous. The spirit of rejoicing: life adjusted to the will of God “Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous.” It is the vital condition of all spiritual rejoicing that w...
Psalms 33:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION THIS psalm has no title in the Hebrew, and in some manuscripts it is joined on to the preceding psalm, and forms one with it. But the difference of subject-matter and of tone render...
Psalms 33:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Praise to the Ruler of the World as the Protector of His People. This entire psalm is a call to lively and joyful praise of God for His wonderful and glorious attributes and works, as displayed in...
Psalms 33:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Exodus 15:8 ; Genesis 1:10 ; Genesis 1:9 ; Habakkuk 3:15 ; Jeremiah 5:22 ; Job 26:10 ; Job 38:8-11 ; Joshua 3:13 ; Joshua 3:16 ; Proverbs 8:29 ; Psalms 104:6-9
Psalms 33:7 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Triune God Psalms 33:1-22 INTRODUCTORY WORDS It is important for us to get a scriptural vision of the triune God. In the Book of Genesis we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven a...
Psalms 33:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Store — houses — Either in the clouds, or in the bowels of the earth.

Psalms 33:7 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 33:7 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 33:7 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 33:7 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:7 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Psalms 33:7 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 33:7 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 33:7 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 33:7 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 33:7 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Psalms 33:7 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes